The birthplace of karate also holds a deeply rooted connection to spirituality and nature. Here’s how to plan a visit to this ...

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Yambaru is a subtropical forest in northern Okinawa that includes a protected national park. It is also home to Marine Corps base Camp Gonsalves and its Jungle Warfare Training Center, where ...

The northern region of Okinawa Prefecture ... is endowed with "primitive" charms -- rare flora and fauna such as the Yambaru kuina (a species of water birds), and traditional performing arts ...

Promising thrills amidst Okinawa's natural beauty, Junglia, a new nature adventure park in Japan, will open to the public on ...

Okinawa is already the most popular beach resort region in Japan, but the Yambaru region is among the areas least visited by tourists, according to a 2012 study co-sponsored by the prefectural ...

The Yambaru Forest is a distinctive area in the north of Okinawa’s main island, rich with subtropical evergreen forests, mangroves and limestone mountains. It is a perfect destination for nature ...

Their exclusive Discover the Island’s Glow experience invites guests to explore the UNESCO-listed Yambaru National Park ... s 50 firefly species found in Okinawa, the spectacle is both rare ...

OGIMI, Japan, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Yambaru Art Festival," which exhibits artworks and crafts in multiple municipalities in the northern region of Okinawa Prefecture (commonly known ...